Chelsea look like they will once again have a decision to make in the summer when it comes to deciding who leads their line next season.
The Blues have the option to sign Gonzalo Higuain on a permanent basis, but depending on both his performances and the future of Maurizio Sarri, the club could look to take the squad in a different direction.
With that in mind, the one position that they may seriously need to address will be that of the striker.
We’ve taken a look at some Higuain alternatives that the club could consider.
Luka Jovic
The young striker will be attracting a lot of attention at the end of the season.
Do not be surprised to see some of Europe’s top teams chasing his signature after a standout season in the Bundesliga.
He boasts all the traits of a modern striker and with 14 league goals to his name, he knows where the goal is as well.
Edinson Cavani
Nearly every summer Edinson Cavani is linked with a move away from PSG.
It is unlikely to be any different this time around.
A clinical and seasoned striker that still has a lot to offer if Chelsea are in the market for an older striker.
Krzysztof Piatek
Maybe, just maybe Chelsea signed the wrong striker in January.
Krzysztof Piatek has proved he’s no flash in the pan after an impressive start at Milan.
It would be neither cheap or easy to pull off, but he could be an option for Chelsea in the summer if he continues to impress at the San Siro.
Timo Werner
Timo Werner’s long-term future at RB Leipzig has been thrown into doubt recently.
His refusal to sign a new contract is likely to force the club into selling in the coming months.
Chelsea are unlikely to be at the front of the queue, but they should certainly be keeping tabs.
Paulo Dybala
Another player who has seen his future thrown up in the air at his current club.
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has changed the dynamic at Juventus, as many expected it would.
Dybala was once the poster boy of the club, the big hope for the future, but it’s not quite gone to plan for him this season.
Not the out-and-out striker Chelsea may need, but his quality is undeniable.
Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi has dominated the headlines recently after he was stripped of the Inter captaincy.
The Argentine has been linked with moves to Chelsea in the past and the latest unrest at the San Siro is likely to raise more concerns over his future at the club.
A lethal poacher inside the box with a nasty streak, something Chelsea have certainly lacked since Diego Costa left the club.